The book provides a readable introduction to ordinary workshop and laboratory instrumentation. Material is presented through a careful blend of theory and practice to provide a practical book for those who will soon be in the real world, working with electronics. KEY TOPICS: Contains a section on measurement math and statistics. Discusses technology from the late 19 century to the present to provide a context for the development of current and future technological innovations. Presents the theories and process of measurement to provide readers with an understanding of the practical uses of the instruments being studied. Includes practical material that is oriented toward various fields of measurement: electronic communications, audio, components testing, medical electronics and servicing.

Introduction to instrumentation. Fundamentals of electronic-measurement instruments. Fundamentals of signal-generation instruments. Using electronic instruments. Instrumentation systems. Current- and voltage-measurement devices. Circuit-element measuring instruments. Signal-generation instruments. Frequency- and time-measurement instruments. Recording instruments. Special-function instruments. Microwave passive devices.

The importance of electronic measuring instruments and transducers is well known in the various engineering fields. The book provides comprehensive coverage of various electronic measuring instruments, transducers, data acquisition system, oscilloscopes and measurement of physical parameters. The book starts with explaining the theory of measurement including characteristics of instruments, classification, statistical analysis and limiting errors. Then the book explains the various analog and digital instruments such as average and true rms responding voltmeters, chopper and sampling voltmeter, types of digital voltmeters, multimeter and ohmmeter. It also includes the discussion of high frequency impedance measurement. The book further explains types of signal generators and various signal analyzers such as wave analyzer, logic analyzer, distortion analyzer and power analyzer. The book teaches various d.c. and a.c. bridges along with necessary derivations and phasor diagrams. The book incorporates the discussion of various types of conventional and special purpose oscilloscopes. The book includes the discussion of time and frequency measurement and types of recorders. The chapter on transducers is dedicated to the detailed discussion of various types of transducers. The book also includes the measurement of various physical parameters such as flow, displacement, velocity, force, pressure and torque. Finally, it incorporates the discussion of data acquisition system. Each chapter gives the conceptual knowledge about the topic dividing it in various sections and subsections. Each chapter provides the detailed explanation of the topic, practical examples and variety of solved problems. The book explains the philosophy of the subject which makes the understanding of the concepts very clear and makes the subject more interesting.

Weighing in on the growth of innovative technologies, the adoption of new standards, and the lack of educational development as it relates to current and emerging applications, the third edition of Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements uses the authors’ 40 years of teaching experience to expound on the theory, science, and art of modern instrumentation and measurements (I&M). What’s New in This Edition: This edition includes material on modern integrated circuit (IC) and photonic sensors, micro-electro-mechanical (MEM) and nano-electro-mechanical (NEM) sensors, chemical and radiation sensors, signal conditioning, noise, data interfaces, and basic digital signal processing (DSP), and upgrades every chapter with the latest advancements. It contains new material on the designs of micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) sensors, adds two new chapters on wireless instrumentation and microsensors, and incorporates extensive biomedical examples and problems. Containing 13 chapters, this third edition: Describes sensor dynamics, signal conditioning, and data display and storage Focuses on means of conditioning the analog outputs of various sensors Considers noise and coherent interference in measurements in depth Covers the traditional topics of DC null methods of measurement and AC null measurements Examines Wheatstone and Kelvin bridges and potentiometers Explores the major AC bridges used to measure inductance, Q, capacitance, and D Presents a survey of sensor mechanisms Includes a description and analysis of sensors based on the giant magnetoresistive effect (GMR) and the anisotropic magnetoresistive (AMR) effect Provides a detailed analysis of mechanical gyroscopes, clinometers, and accelerometers Contains the classic means of measuring electrical quantities Examines digital interfaces in measurement systems Defines digital signal conditioning in instrumentation Addresses solid-state chemical microsensors and wireless instrumentation Introduces mechanical microsensors (MEMS and NEMS) Details examples of the design of measurement systems Introduction to Instrumentation and Measurements is written with practicing engineers and scientists in mind, and is intended to be used in a classroom course or as a reference. It is assumed that the reader has taken core EE curriculum courses or their equivalents.

The book Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement has been written for the students of BE/BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Electronic Instrumentation Engineering. It explains the performance, operation and applications of the most important electronic measuring instruments, techniques and instrumentation methods that include both analog and digital instruments. The book covers a wide range of topics that deal with the basic measurement theory, measurement techniques, such as analog meter movements, digital instruments, power and energy measurement meters, AC and DC bridges, magnetic measurements, cathode ray oscilloscope, display devices and recorders, and transducers. It also explains generation and analysis of signals along with DC and AC potentiometers, and transformers. Key Features • Complete coverage of the subject as per the syllabi of most universities • Relevant illustrations provide graphical representation for in-depth knowledge • A large number of mathematical examples for maximum clarity of concepts • Chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter for its overview • Chapter-end summary and exercises for quick review and to test your knowledge • A comprehensive index in alphabetical form for quick access to finer topics

This title presents the general principles of instrumentation processes. It explains the theoretical analysis of physical phenomena used by standard sensors and transducers to transform a physical value into an electrical signal. The pre-processing of these signals through electronic circuits – amplification, signal filtering and analog-to-digital conversion – is then detailed, in order to provide useful basic information. Attention is then given to general complex systems. Topics covered include instrumentation and measurement chains, sensor modeling, digital signal processing and diagnostic methods and the concept of smart sensors, as well as microsystem design and applications. Numerous industrial examples punctuate the discussion, setting the subjects covered in the book in their practical context.

A mainstream undergraduate text on electronic measurement for electrical and electronic engineers.